The need for a substitute solvent for Freon (CFC-113) has been acknowledged across the globe and now the replacement solvent of 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluid HFE-7100 has been scientifically acknowledged as the appropriate replacement.

More than two years ago, the Police Scientific Development Branch in the United Kingdom found that using 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluid HFE-7100 in mixing Ninhydrin has "significant advantages over formulations based on hydrocarbons in terms of efficiency and, more importantly, safety." [Hewlett, et. al., (two articles) Journal of Forensic Identification,Vol. 47, No. 3, May/June 1997, pages 287-306]

The Home Office Manual of Fingerprint Development Techniques states "The recommended formualations use solvents which are safe and effective.

The HFE-based formulation is an effective replacement for the CFC-based formulation previously used in this process.

The CFC solvent is being phased out under the terms of the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer." [© 1998, Title Page of Ninhydrin Section in the Manual]

In Fingerprint Whorld, a formula for mixing DFO in 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluid HFE-7100 as a replacement solvent for CFC type solvents was published. [Claude Didierjean, Marie-Hélene Debart & Frank Crispino, "New Formulation of DFO in HFE-7100," Vol. 24, No. 94, October 1998, pages 163-167]

3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluid HFE-7100 has zero ozone depletion potential, low global warming potential (GWP), low toxicity and is non-flammable.

This is not just a temporary fix to an environmental problem. This solvent was designed as a long-term solution to a significant problem.

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